Analytical Chemistry Intern: Asphalt & Organic Analysis

Asphalt Materials, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Research Group offers an undergraduate internship to assist the Analytical Research Group with flash chromatography of asphalt and comparison with SARA. The project aims to develop a mathematical model to predict SARA fraction analysis by Flash Chromatography and to understand aging effects on asphalt fractions, informing rejuvenation and coating products to protect pavement.

Responsibilities include guiding research direction, lab work, documentation, and collaborating with supervisors

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree: Current Sophomore or Junior studying chemistry or material science.
• Two semesters of General Chemistry and associated laboratory.
• Two semesters of Organic Chemistry and associated laboratory.
• Two semesters of Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Analysis and associated laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Guide research direction for projects with direct supervisor.
• Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills.
• Able to do multiple tasks, and work on parallel projects.
• Maintain a well-organized workspace.
• Document testing activities in lab notebook.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Additional duties aligned with company values and skills.

Skills

Lab experience

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Sophomore/Junior in chemistry or materials science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Heritage Research Group offers an undergraduate internship to assist the Analytical Research Group with flash chromatography of asphalt and comparison with SARA. The project aims to develop a mathematical model to predict SARA fraction analysis by Flash Chromatography and to understand aging effects on asphalt fractions, informing rejuvenation and coating products to protect pavement.

Responsibilities include guiding research direction, lab work, documentation, and collaborating with supervisors